Police Release Sketch Of Suspect In Attack

June 22, 1998|By Daily Press

This is the latest composite sketch by Newport News Police of the suspect in Friday's early morning attack of a teen-age girl in the East End of Newport News.

The attack occurred shortly after 8:30 a.m. as a 13-year-old walked to the East End Academy on 31st Street. Police say a man grabbed her from behind and threatened her repeatedly, marking the second such incident in the East End in less than a month.

After a struggle, the girl was able to break free. The attacker, described as a light-skinned black man wearing a white polo-style shirt, yellow and black checked shorts and a red ball cap, was seen driving away in a red Plymouth Sundance with Virginia license tags.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Line at 245-0755 or police at 926-8706.